Program Director-The Salvation Army Sallie House

The Salvation Army,an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a jobopening for an Program Director for The Salvation Army Sallie House, located in St. Petersburg,Florida.

Job Summary

Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors the day-to-dayoperations of Sallie House, which provides professional and stable placementfor children in crisis.The positionimplements and evaluates program operations and services; supervises allprogram staff and ensures work complies, with established policies andprocedures, with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as contractualobligations.Ensures integration intoother Salvation Army services and programs.The Program Director will serve to comply and maintain relationshipswith Sallie House employees, cooperates and reports to the Director of SocialServices all compliance matters, licensing, accreditation, grant andcontractual obligations.

Supervises and monitors all the day-to-dayactivities of the program pertaining to all housing, facility maintenance,nutritional needs of the children, as well as addressing medical needs, vehiclelogs, food, clothing, furniture, educational, vocational assistance. Ensuresthat the facility and all program matters follow established Salvation Armymission and policies and procedures.TheProgram Director will work closely with interviewing prospective children foradmission to the program, determines eligibility, adhering and implementingstrict guidelines for reporting incidents, and proper documentation iskept.High level of confidentiality forprotection of the children and is responsible to report any negligence orsuspected abuse in accordance to The Salvation Army’s policies and proceduresand the employee manual.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the practices of social work,psychology or related field. Knowledge of domestic, sexual abuse, crisisintervention counseling with children. Ability to facilitate Office management,training of employees, maintaining all certification updates for employees,maintenance and approval and entry of payroll, employee time sheets,disciplinary action, communication, high interpersonal skills, and problemsolving. Provides leadership in the community and public speaking as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Education and Experience

Masters degree from an accredited college oruniversity, in Social Work, Psychology or related field.

And/or Bachelor’s degree from an accreditedcollege or university in Social Work, Psychology or related field, with aminimum of two years progressively responsible experience in administering anddeveloping social services programs. Or any equivalent combination of trainingand experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to typeand key information into a computer.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Abilityto operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter,computer, and adding machine. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention todetail and problematic solving. Duties are usually performed seated.Sitting may be relieved by brief oroccasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effortrequired associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects(less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Work is performed in a normal officeenvironment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated withchanges in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and thelike. In a congregate setting for supervision of service delivery to children.

Additional Information

All employeesrecognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will donothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religiousmission.

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Application submittal period: 02/11/19 - 03/11/19

All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteranstatus and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.